According to the Defence Secretary, the UK would supply Ukraine more weapons to aid in its defence against a Russian invasion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to fight against Russian heavy artillery, Ben Wallace revealed that more multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS) and precision guided M31A1 missiles with a range of up to 50 miles will be delivered to the country in eastern Europe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Wallace said: \u201cThis latest tranche of military support will enable the armed forces of Ukraine to continue to defend against Russian aggression and the indiscriminate use of long-range artillery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur continued support sends a very clear message: Britain and the international community remain opposed to this illegal war and will stand shoulder-to-shoulder, providing defensive military aid to Ukraine to help them defend against Putin\u2019s invasion.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The deployment of the launchers has been taught to Ukrainian troops in the UK, and 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers will receive infantry warfare training from the UK in the upcoming months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The NLAW anti-tank missile launcher, which was regarded as crucial in the early defence against Moscow’s invasion, was one of many pieces of weaponry that the UK has earlier given to Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Wallace said on Wednesday that the explosions at a Russian air base in Crimea were not caused by “someone dropping a cigarette,” dismissing Moscow’s “excuses” for the blasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It came amid speculation that the massive fireballs that killed one and injured several others were the result of a Ukrainian attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He also believes that any “manual of war” would consider the Crimean peninsula, which Moscow annexed in 2014, a “legitimate target” for Ukraine to strike.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
According to the Defence Secretary, the UK would supply Ukraine more weapons to aid in its defence against a Russian invasion. In order to fight against Russian heavy artillery, Ben … <\/p>\n